Parents
Dear Parents/ Guardians.
We would like to welcome you and your child to The Buffalo School of Culinary Arts and Hospitality Management’s 2023- 2024 School Year. We are thrilled to welcome our students and staff back to school. This packet will provide an overview of important information, school policies, and school expectations.
The first day of school for students will be Friday, September 8, 2023. Students who take the NFTA will be allowed to ride for free for the first week of school. Students will be issued a bus pass the first week of school. Please refer to https://metro.nfta.com/schedules/plan-your-trip for information to get to and from school. Students who ride the yellow bus will receive a mailing from the district’s transportation department. If you have specific questions about the yellow bus, please contact transportation at 716-816-4895.
You should have received a packet in the mail that was sent our in the middle of August.
Included in this packet you will find (in Yellow):
ü Bell Schedule
ü Frequently Asked Questions
ü Rules and Regulations for Student Travel on NFTA Metro Public Transit
ü District Calendar at a Glance
ü Buffalo Public Schools 2023-2024 Letter Days at a Glance
ü Buffalo Public Schools Visitor Policy
ü Grade Reporting Timeline for Progress Reports and Report Cards for the 2023-2024 School Year
ü Parent Letter for Safety Drills
ü School Expectations & Code of Conduct Highlights
Things that should be sent back to school or completed using the QR code below:
ü BPS Pupil Directory Important Emergency Information 2023-2024 School Year
ü Acceptable Use Policy for Information Technology
ü One to One Program Student/Parent Contract
ü Buffalo Public Schools Media Release Form
We are looking forward to a productive partnership with you to ensure our children can achieve their highest potential. We recognize that to be successful, our children need support from the home and school. We know a strong partnership with you will make a great difference in your child’s education. As partners, we share the responsibility for our children’s success and want you to know that we will do our very best to provide an equitable, inclusive, and high-quality education.
The School Based Management Team (SBMT) is made up of parents, teachers, administration, support staff, community partners and student representatives. The Buffalo School of Culinary Art’s and Hospitality Management’s SBMT is committed to pursuing issues and facilitating changes that enhance the quality of education for all our students. Buffalo Culinary’s SBMT meets each month to discuss ideas and offer suggestions in the interest of our school community. Parents are encouraged to communicate their ideas or concerns to the SBMT through the Main Office or via email at kschuta@buffaloschools.org. ALL parents/guardians are welcome to attend. The meetings will take place at the school. You can also access the link to attend the meetings virtually at https://www.buffaloschools.org/o/ps355/page/mgt-team. The dates and time of the meetings are as follows:
September 21, 2023
1:00 pm
October 19, 2023
1:00 pm
November 9, 2023
1:00 pm
December 21, 2023
1:00 pm
January 18, 2024
1:00 pm
February 15, 2024
1:00 pm
March 21, 2024
1:00 pm
April 18, 2024
1:00 pm
May 23, 2024
1:00 pm
June 6, 2024
1:00 pm
Buffalo Culinary 1st Quarter Important Dates:
Ø September 8 – 1st Day of Classes
Ø September 15- Picture Day for grades 9-11
Ø September 27- Community School Night #1
Ø October 6- Progress Report Grades Close
Ø October 9 – No School – Indigenous People Day
Ø October 17-19 – SENIOR pictures
Ø October 17- Picture Day Make Up- Grades 9 –11
Ø October 23- After School Program Starts
Ø October 23-27 Spirit Week
Ø October 25 – Community School Night #2
Ø October 25 - October 27 - PSAT Window for students in grades 10 & 11
Ø October 27- Fall Fest
Ø November 7- No School – Election Day
Ø November 9 – 1st Quarter Grades Close
Ø November 10 - No School – Veteran's Day
If you have additional questions or need assistance, please feel free to contact the school at 716-816-4778, Mr. Bass at DJbass@buffaloschools.org, Ms. Cunningham at CMcunningham@buffaloschools.org, or Ms. Schuta at Kschuta@buffaloschools.org.
Sincerely,
Ms. Schuta, Principal Mr. Bass, Assistant Principal Ms. Cunningham, Assistant Principal